LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Punjab Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin on Sunday attended the 836th urs celebrations of Hazrat Pir Makki, offering prayers and performing the traditional chador-poshi ceremony at the saint’s shrine. Accompanied by Auqaf Secretary Dr Ehsan Bhutta, the minister visited the shrine, offered Fateha…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 24th Aug, 2026) The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) of the National Assembly has expressed profound grief and strongly condemned the tragic death of Hina Javed at the residence of her in-laws in Rawalpindi, amid reported circumstances suggesting severe violence and abuse. The WPC expressed deep concern…
LONDON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 24th Aug, 2026) Manchester City opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, securing late points in Matchweek 1. The visitors took an early lead through Marcus Tavernier in the 25th minute, holding off Manchester City…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 24th Aug, 2026) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President and Senator Sherry Rehman has strongly condemned the brutal murder of Hina Javed in Rawalpindi, who was reportedly a victim of domestic violence. Senator Sherry Rehman termed the killing of yet another woman subjected to domestic violence…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 24th Aug, 2026) Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Information and KP Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan, on Sunday rejected talks of division within the coalition government, saying that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had formed the government with a common agenda…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday appreciated the contribution of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malkiy, towards strengthening the longstanding fraternal and strategic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The President said this while talking to Ambassador…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) The Ministry of Religious Affairs has received Rs58 billion in the first five days of the submission of the first installment for Hajj 2027, as 92,000 intending pilgrims have submitted their fees. According to the ministry, 40% of the payments were made through…
HYDERABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) The Mayor of Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (HMC), Kashif Ali Shoro directed the corporation’s staff and Sindh Solid Waste Management board (SSWMB) to ensure disposal of solid waste and fumigation on a regular basis to contain the spread of dengue. Chairing a meeting at…
LONDON, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke Sunday with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov from London. They discussed matters of mutual interest and the upcoming SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Kyrgyzstan. The two ministers reaffirmed the close…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) A 40-year-old man was killed and another injured when a speeding jeep collided with a loader rickshaw on Ali Town Raiwind Road on Sunday. According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson, its emergency response team reached the site promptly after receiving information about the accident….
